Lead Phlebotomist-Outreach-PRN

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services to outreach

facilities/nursing homes on a regular scheduled basis.  Will deliver

specimens to laboratory department and assist with registration and

distribution of obtained specimens within department standards and hospital policies and procedures.  High level of confidentiality required.

1. Obtains patient lab requisition and collects specimens as ordered by

     physician.

1. Uses established direct identification process of nursing facility

     prior to the collection of specimens.

1. Obtain specimen in appropriate container for testing.

1. Provide phlebotomy/courier services to outside accounts utilizing

     private or corporate owned vehicle.

1. Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated

     volume of testing.  Checks par-level at nursing facility and

     restocks as needed by completing lab supply requisition forms.

1. Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and

     all other hospital and department policies and procedures.

1. Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in PI process.

1. Other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

     Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Hours of work will vary due to allocation for travel time to nursing

     facilities and draw time of ordered specimen.  Start time will begin

     at time of first work site, and will continue until they return to

     employee’s primary residence (address on file).  Employees are

     responsible for notifying the office of any change in address.

1. Transports specimen in appropriate container according to

     regulations.

1. Mileage calculation will begin at the first work site to nursing

     facility, to hospital, and/or designated place and back to home.

1. Assist with orientation to nursing facilities on collection of

     specimens accordingly.

1. Utilizes centrifuge at nursing facility as needed.

1. Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in

     appropriate fashion.

1. Identify accession and distribute samples within department policy

     And procedure.

1. On call as directed.

1. Respond to all calls within 15-minute time frame.

1. Must have cell phone close by and be charged accordingly.

1. Handles questions, make staffing adjustments and/or any other issue

     of lab concern.

1. Is responsible to notify other phlebotomist and courier in the area

     of any staffing changes.

1. In the event of a staffing "crisis" employee will have to directly

     assist to provide coverage.

1. Employee is to consult with immediate supervisor on any PVH employee

     needle stick or other life-threatening issue at the immediate

     reporting time.

1. Employee will give a report to immediate supervisor Monday thru

     Friday any issues, concerns, or call-offs by 9 a.m.

1. Notify immediate supervisor two weeks in advance of any requested

     time off.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Completion of high school or equivalent (plus certification by ASCP

desirable).  Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months preferred.